To: rebelyell
"Lincoln was a despotic tyrant and got exactly what he deserved."
So, you even go so far as to justify murder. What a sick man you are. Well, more like snake you are.
"just as the radical repubbies you worship were terrified of trying Davis and the other Confederate leaders."
We put your little traitor in jail, but unfortunately, Lincoln was followed by a Southern sympathizer who aided and abetted your cruel, racist policies.
"If you had half a brain you would know why but I don't think you are due that much credit."
I'd rather have a half a brain than the none you have.
"because they knew he and his cause would be vindicated."
You mean the right for any American to walk outside tomorrow, secede, kill thousands of Americans, and then call it legal and just?
"They were right and the country has been screwed up ever since."
Yeah, we've been screwed up ever since we freed the slaves.
Question: what is your opinion of the institution of slavery? Tip: don't tell me it was "peculiar"
To: republicanwizard
Slavery was a horrible institution. I will not defend it.
Now, can you tell me why neither Jefferson Davis, his entire cabinet, the Confederate Congress and military leaders of the CSA were not charged and tried for treason?
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